September 26, 2024

Martin Truex Jr.’s NASCAR journey isn’t quite over, but his chance of becoming a multi-time Cup champion did end with his elimination in the opening round of the 2024 playoffs. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver at least had one championship to his name, in 2017, as well as three championship runner-ups. It’s reflective of his time in NASCAR in a way, which was a rather unusual one spanning over two …Keep reading

“I’m Daniel Ricciardo and I’m a car mechanic.” Those were the words that had self-confessed “Drive to Survive fans” Zoe Jewell and Hannah Hall hooked on Formula 1. The pair fell in love with the sport, thanks in no small part to Ricciardo’s cheeky demeanour in the first episode of Netflix’s smash docuseries five years ago, and went on to launch the “Fan Behavior” F1 podcast. They joke …Keep reading

Ott Tänak says it’s “really difficult to know how to act” in interviews following the FIA’s sanctions for comments made by World Rally Championship rival Sebastian Ogier and Formula 1’s Max Verstappen.The Hyundai driver has raised concerns after the FIA handed Ogier a €30,000 suspended fine for comments the Toyota driver directed at officials regarding hanging dust at the end of the …Keep reading

Formula 1 said goodbye to Daniel Ricciardo at last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, as it became increasingly clear that the RB driver was set to be replaced by Liam Lawson.That news was officially confirmed on 26 September, meaning Lawson will partner Yuki Tsunoda for the final six rounds of the 2024 season, leaving the future of the eight-time grand prix winner unclear.There are just two spots …Keep reading

Red Bull has finally confirmed the exit from Formula 1 of Daniel Ricciardo.While it has been widely accepted that Ricciardo competed in his final race for RB in Singapore last weekend, there had been no formal announcement from the squad or parent Red Bull operation about the situation.But on Thursday afternoon, Red Bull’s social media channels paid tribute to Ricciardo’s contribution over the …Keep reading

The RB Formula 1 team has officially confirmed Liam Lawson will replace Daniel Ricciardo for the remainder of the 2024 season.Lawson will step into the car at next month’s United States Grand Prix and complete the remaining six grands prix alongside Yuki Tsunoda.Earlier on Thursday Red Bull and its sister team paid tribute to Ricciardo’s 14-year F1 career on their social media accounts, before the …Keep reading

It has taken plenty of patience and an agonising wait on the sidelines, but Liam Lawson can finally call himself a full-time Formula 1 driver.On Thursday Red Bull and sister team RB confirmed one of F1’s worst-kept secrets that the New Zealander will replace veteran Daniel Ricciardo at the squad, with a view to kickstarting a full-time campaign in 2025 for the Anglo-Italian team.Reaching Formula 1 …Keep reading

Helmut Marko believes Daniel Ricciardo lost his “killer instinct” in the years away from Red Bull as he explained the Australian’s RB exit.On Thursday, it was confirmed Ricciardo has been replaced at Red Bull’s RB team for the remainder of 2024 by reserve driver Liam Lawson, with the New Zealander joining Yuki Tsunoda from Austin’s US Grand Prix onwards.The news all but marks the end of a 14-year …Keep reading